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endopodite

Pronunciation: /ɛnˈdɒpədʌɪt/
(also endopod /ˈɛndə(ʊ)pɒd/)
Definition of endopodite

noun

Zoology
  • the inner branch of the biramous limb or appendage of a crustacean. Compare with exopodite, protopodite.

Origin:

late 19th century: from endo- 'within' + Greek pous, pod- 'foot' + -ite1

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